I Love My Names... But I Have Concerns
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I Love My Names... But I Have Concerns
| Mon, 01-22-2007 - 2:02pm |
Our last name is Watkins. Hubby's name is Daniel. For YEARS we knew if we had a boy his name would be Aiden Lane (Aiden is Daniel mixed up, and Lane has the missing "L"). I hate that it's so popular, but we love the name (Hubby says he doesn't care that it's popular). So I'm leaning towards going with Aiden regardless of popularity. Also, do you think it goes ok with Watkins?
For a girl, I wanted Katelyn... but soon found out people would nn her Katie, which I don't like. So I decided to drop the "T" and now I've fallen in love with Kaylin/Kaylyn (which sp do you prefer?). Her name would be Kaylin/Kaylyn Jade (Or at least that's what we've decided for now). Do you think that name goes well with last name?
Thanks!! :)

Well, both Aiden and Kaylyn are tremendously popular...but it seems you know that. Of the two, I prefer your choice for a boy -- Aiden is a very nice name (although I prefer the traditional sp Aidan). Kaylyn seems more "made up" to me and really blends with so many other names so popular now for girls: Katelyn, Caitlin, Kayla, Kylie, Kelsey, Kaylin, Kaelyn, etc and to me, lacks the authenticity of Aidan. I encourage you to keep looking at girls names in hopes of finding something a little more distinctive/real. Have you considered:
Karen (no one ever uses this but its so much nicer than the newer inventions)
Katya
Kendal
Kristin/Kristen
Kirsten
Kyra
Kimberly
Kathleen
Hi!
My neighbor's daughter is named Kailynn -- it's an Irish name and it's very pretty and a realllllly nice alternative to the ever-popular Katelyn. I've noticed that my neighbors do call her Kay for short and it's very cute! Kaylin is a cute way of spelling it too.
I do think it goes with your last name. Kaylin Jade Watkins. It's very hip.
Aiden Lane is very cool too, but I'm not sure how I feel about the same "sound" in both first and middle names. Also, what if you have a boy and a girl? Would you name them Aiden and Kaylin? It almost rhymes and all four names have the long "A" sound.
Good luck!!
If it helps, my daughters name is Kaylan Shea. I loved the name Caitlin (traditional Irish spelling) for many years before she was born. My sister's BIL named his daughter Katelynn and it ruined the name for me. A few years later I became pregnant and I decided to go for it anyway and re-arrange it. It fits her like a glove, but she gets the Kate-lyn prn. anyway. It happens all the time. LOL We just correct people. It helped that when she learned to spell, she would spell her name after saying it. LOL
I like the meaning behind Aiden Lane. Both names, Aiden and Kaylin go well with Watkins.
Good Luck!
LMcK
As long as you're okay with their popularity, I thnk both names go well with your ln.
Watkins I think would fit with almost any name maybe not so much with other "W" names but overall I think you have a great fit!
I would use Aiden regardless of its popularity. I think it is a great way to name your son after your hubby and still giving the kid his own name. I think Aiden is more popular Aidan than Aiden ... so at least he will have a little different spelling.
I like the name Kaylyn and spelled this way best out of the choice. My fav way to spell the name is Kaelyn.
I think that both names sound great with your last name - Good choices!